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Resin Spill Containment
Your company has the responsibility to define what constitutes a major spill. Personnel who are
involved in cleaning up major spills of resin should wear NIOSH/ MSHA approved respirators
designed for use with organic chemical vapors. In addition, each person should wear protective
goggles, rubber boots, and 100% nitrile gloves to minimize exposure to resin, which can cause
eye, skin, and respiratory irritation, as well as possible skin allergies and respiratory reactions.
Caution
Resin is combustible. Care should be taken during resin containment and cleanup
operations.
A supply of dikes and control booms should be stocked so they are available to
contain the affected area in the event of a major resin spill. The spilled resin should then be
absorbed on inert absorbent material and placed into drums for transfer to an approved waste
disposal site. After cleaning up the spill, individuals should wash thoroughly with soap and cold
water. All clothing should be washed before reuse. Avoid exposure to sunlight until skin and
clothing have been cleaned of resin. Refer to the MSDS before using any chemicals. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact may cause sensitization. Vapor may be harmful.
First Aid and Protective Equipment
The following paragraphs provide general first aid procedures and recommendations for
protective equipment to minimize the risks from resin exposure. If professional medical attention
is necessary, take the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the exact resin involved to the
attending physician.
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